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Trapeze (1956) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( DTS-HD Master Audio )
English ( Mono )
French ( DTS-HD Master Audio )
French ( Mono )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
105 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Collectors Edition
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Special Edition
Booklet
Remastered
Blu-Ray & DVD Combo

Movie filmed in 1956 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Carol Reed

Written By:
Max Catto
Liam O'Brien

Actors:
Burt Lancaster ..... Mike Ribble
Tony Curtis ..... Tino Orsini
Gina Lollobrigida ..... Lola
Katy Jurado ..... Rosa
Thomas Gomez ..... Bouglione
Johnny Puleo ..... Max (dwarf) (as John Puleo)
Minor Watson ..... John Ringling North
Gérard Landry ..... Chikki (as Gerard Landry)
Jean-Pierre Kérien ..... Otto (as Jean-Pierre Kerien)
Sid James ..... Snake Charmer (as Sidney James)
Gamil Ratib ..... Stefan
Pierre Tabard ..... Paul
Edward Hagopian
Los Arriolas
Gimma Boys

Synopsis:

Mike Ribble was the sixth trapeze artist ever to complete an almost impossible triple somersault. Naturally gifted Tino Orsini wants to be the seventh, if he can only persuade a retired Ribble to teach him how and to be his catcher. Ribble retired from the high flying following his trapeze accident, which not only broke his body - he now walks with a limp and a cane - but more importantly his spirit. Orsini's enthusiasm eventually brings Ribble's spirit back to life. 'Ribble & Orsini' become the talk of the circus as they work on the triple somersault. However, Lola, an acrobat in the same circus, will do whatever she needs to do to make sure the circus spotlight is solely on her.

Tino Orsini has learned the trapeze from his father but he travels to Europe to seek out Mike Ribble, one of the few men who has managed to complete a triple somersault. Ribble no longer works the trapeze and now walks with a cane after a nasty fall left him a cripple. Orsini convinces him to act as his catcher and all is well until the gold digging Lola, who'll do just about anything to become part of a major circus act, arrives on the scene. Her presence creates friction between the two men and puts in doubt whether Tino will ever accomplish the elusive triple.

Mike Ribble was once a great trapeze artist - and the only to have completed a triple somersault - before his accident. Tino joins the circus, and manages to covince Mike to teach him the 'triple'. Meanwhile Lola, a tumbler, wants to get in on the act.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 21 March, 2025.